Serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12, Academy At Palumbo ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Academy At Palumbo ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy At Palumbo is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Academy At Palumbo is ranked #229 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy At Palumbo?
The graduation rate of Academy At Palumbo is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy At Palumbo?
1,188 students attend Academy At Palumbo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Academy At Palumbo students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy At Palumbo?
Academy At Palumbo has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academy At Palumbo offer ?
Academy At Palumbo offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy At Palumbo part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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